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Updated January 10, 2024·
If a superior camera is important to you, the iPhone 14 Pro is an excellent choice as it boasts higher still photo and video quality. However, the Google Pixel 7a also has good camera capabilities and is significantly cheaper. The iPhone 14 Pro offers a brighter and more dynamic OLED display with a smoother refresh rate for a more fluid visual experience, while the Pixel 7a has a good OLED display as well but with a lower peak brightness and refresh rate. Both phones have similar battery life, with the iPhone 14 Pro slightly leading. If the budget is a constraint, the Pixel 7a provides a good balance of features for its price, and it also runs on Android, which might suit those who prefer this operating system over iOS. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Apple iPhone 14 Pro
- Excellent for taking photos
- Best in class for recording videos
- Good battery life
- Best in class display quality
- Best in class performance
Advantages of the Google Pixel 7a
- The Google Pixel 7a has no clear advantages over the Apple iPhone 14 Pro.
Key differences
Overall Camera Quality
9.2
8.0
The Apple iPhone 14 Pro has excellent overall camera quality, while the Google Pixel 7a has very good overall camera quality.
The Apple iPhone 14 Pro delivers an 'excellent' selfie experience, boasting a high-quality front-facing camera that excels in capturing detailed and dynamic images, even in low light. On the other hand, the Google Pixel 7a is noted for having a 'good' selfie camera which still performs well in terms of dynamic range and low light, but doesn't match the superior versatility and overall photo and video experience of the iPhone 14 Pro.
Photo Quality
9.1
8.0
The Apple iPhone 14 Pro takes excellent photos, while the Google Pixel 7a takes very good photos.
The Apple iPhone 14 Pro leads in selfie photos primarily due to its excellent selfie quality, supported by high-resolution cameras and comprehensive photos software experience that enhances the dynamic range and low light performance. On the other hand, the Google Pixel 7a takes very good selfies, bolstered by its good overall photo capabilities, which include solid dynamic range and low light performance at a potentially lower price point.
Video Quality
9.5
7.3
The Apple iPhone 14 Pro takes best in class videos, while the Google Pixel 7a takes good videos.
The Apple iPhone 14 Pro provides the best video software experience, video stabilization, video dynamic range, low-light performance, and microphone quality, which collectively contribute to its superior video capturing capabilities. On the other hand, the Google Pixel 7a offers an excellent video software experience as well but it slightly lags behind in video stabilization, dynamic range, low light performance, and microphone quality, making it a very good but not the best option for video recording.
Cost
$900
$499
$200
$400
$600
$800
$1,000
$1,200
$1,400
The Apple iPhone 14 Pro has a price of $900 and the Google Pixel 7a costs $499.
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Key similarities
Battery
7.3 Hours
6.9 Hours
The Apple iPhone 14 Pro has 7.3 hours of battery life. The Google Pixel 7a has 6.9 hours of battery life.
Screen Size
The Apple iPhone 14 Pro has a screen size of 6.1 inches and the Google Pixel 7a is 6.1 inches.
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How the Apple iPhone 14 Pro and the Google Pixel 7a compare to other phones
Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| Apple iPhone 14 Pro | Google Pixel 7a |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$900 | $499 | ||
Brand | |||
Brand | Apple | ||
Operating System | |||
Operating System | iOS | Android | |
Release Date | |||
Release Date | September 16, 2022 | May 10, 2023 | |
SCREEN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Screen Size | |||
Screen Size | 6.1" | 6.1" | |
Resolution | |||
Resolution | 2556 x 1179 | 2400 x 1080 | |
Variable refresh rate | |||
Variable refresh rate | Yes | Yes | |
Pixels Per Inch | |||
Pixels Per Inch | 460 | 429 | |
Display Type | |||
Display Type | OLED | OLED | |
INTERNAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Processor | |||
Processor | A16 | TensorG2 | |
Internal Storage | |||
Internal Storage | 128 GB | 128 GB | |
RAM | |||
RAM | 6 GB | 8 GB | |
CAMERA | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Overall Camera Quality Score | |||
Overall Camera Quality Score | 9.2/10 | 8/10 | |
Photos Score | |||
Photos Score | 9.2/10 | 8.1/10 | |
Videos Score | |||
Videos Score | 9.5/10 | 7.3/10 | |
Rear Cameras | |||
Rear Cameras | Main, Ultrawide, Telephoto | Main, Ultrawide | |
Main Camera | |||
Main Camera | 48 megapixels + OIS | 64 megapixels + OIS | |
BATTERY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery Life | |||
Battery Life | 7.3 Hours | 6.9 Hours | |
Battery Capacity | |||
Battery Capacity | 3200 mAh | 4385 mAh | |
Wireless Charging | |||
Wireless Charging | Yes | Yes | |
Wireless charging Speed | |||
Wireless charging Speed | 15 W | 7.5 W | |
Reverse wireless charging | |||
Reverse wireless charging | No | No | |
PHYSICAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Size | |||
Size | 5.81" x 2.81" | 5.98" x 2.87" | |
Weight | |||
Weight | 7.27 oz | 6.84 oz | |
Back Material | |||
Back Material | Glass | Plastic | |
Stereo Speakers | |||
Stereo Speakers | No | No | |
CONNECTIVITY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Dual SIM | |||
Dual SIM | Yes | Yes | |
Bluetooth Version | |||
Bluetooth Version | 5.3 | 5.3 | |
A2DP | |||
A2DP | Yes | Yes | |
WiFi Version | |||
WiFi Version | 6 | 6e | |
NFC | |||
NFC | Yes | Yes | |
US 5G Bands | |||
US 5G Bands | (SA/NSA/Sub6/mmWave)1, 2, 3, 5, 7, 8, 12, 14, 20, 25, 26, 28, 29, 30, 38, 40, 41, 48, 53, 66, 70, 71, 77, 78, 79, 258, 260, 261 (SA/NSA/Sub6)1, 2, 3, 5, 7, 8, 12, 20, 25, 26, 28, 30, 38, 40, 41, 48, 66, 70, 77, 78, 79 | (SA/NSA/Sub6/mmWave) 1, 2, 3, 5, 7, 8, 12, 14, 20, 25, 28, 30, 38, 40, 41, 48, 66, 71, 77, 78, 257, 258, 260, 261 (SA/NSA/Sub6) 1, 2, 3, 5, 7, 8, 12, 14, 20, 25, 28, 30, 38, 40, 41, 48, 66, 71, 77, 78 | |
OTHER FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Biometric unlock | |||
Biometric unlock | Face unlock | Face unlock, Fingerprint sensor: Under Display | |
Unlockable Bootloader | |||
Unlockable Bootloader | No | Yes (Except Verizon Models) | |
Color | |||
Color | Deep Purple, Gold, Silver, Space Black | Sea, Snow, Coral, Charcoal | |
Stock Android | |||
Stock Android | N/A | Yes | |
SD Card | |||
SD Card | No | No | |
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Tom's Guide
Jordan Palmer | March 2023
"I am confident in saying that, based on my usage and time with the device, the iPhone 14 Pro is the best phone Apple’s made. It’s powerful, has amazing cameras, sports a beautiful display, and the notch is dead. It’s hard to think of anything truly wrong with this device and it’s perfect for people tired of giant handsets."
Google Pixel 7a
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The Verge
Allison Johnson | May 2023
"The Pixel 7a is the best midrange Android phone — period. The camera doesn’t always nail it, but it’s impressively capable for this class. And even though it’s pricier than last year’s model, it comes with some serious upgrades not often seen in this class, like wireless charging."
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About Apple
The tech giant called Apple is synonymous with the most popular smartphone in the world: the iPhone. Known for their build quality and aesthetics, as well as for their excellent integration between hardware and software, iPhones have defined the smartphone industry ever since their conception and they continue to do so by setting new industry standards. Apple's own operating system, called iOS, is known for its simplicity and ease of use, and the company tends to complement it well by creating devices with some of the most powerful processing hardware available in the mobile world. The iPhone is also known for its robust ecosystem of accessories, as it facilitates a very seamless experience when interacting with other Apple products, more so than most of its competitors.
About Google
Google can be considered a relatively new player in the smartphone industry, joining as late as 2016 with their phone, the Google Pixel. Since then, the Pixel lineup has undergone many changes, but it has always been characterized by a focus on photography and clean software, by providing a pure Android experience. By virtue of Google being the creator of the Android operating system, Pixels are known for receiving timely software updates and for being supported with updates for a long time. Additionally, over the past few generations of devices, Google started designing their own processors. This allowed for the implementation of unique software features that are not present in any other phone, such as automatic call screening and unique voice transcribing capabilities.
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